Senior Store Manager required for a Garden Centre in the Biggleswade / Bedford area.
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Our client is the 7th largest Garden Centre group in the UK and represents a new wave of specialist horticultural and leisure retailers who are committed to offering best quality products and service as a matter of course. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced retail Manager for an established and expanding garden centre near Biggleswade.
Store Managers play a key role in the business, as well as being inspirational leaders they are focused on developing a sales and service-based culture in order to exceed customer expectations. This role offers full autonomy to lead and develop the centre and you will be encouraged to utilise your knowledge and commercial trading skills to drive performance.
Key requirements of the Garden Centre Manager role:
Strong commercial skills with a focus on standards and merchandising
Excellent people management skills able to inspire and motivate a team
Demonstrate a passion and knowledge for plants & horticulture
Commercially aware and able to create dynamic, inspirational displays
Highly motivated with previous experience at this level and happy to take responsibility for driving the performance and maximising potential
Have a proven experience of working in a retail / garden centre environment
Have a can-do attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service
In reward for your experience this exciting opportunity offers:
Salary linked to experience
20% employee discount across all brands
Subsidised meals in the restaurant
on-site parking
32 days annual holiday (including Bank holidays) that increases in line with length of service
Extra day off for your birthday
3% Contributory pension scheme
Opportunities to progress and play a key role in future store development
Usual working week is 45 hours over 5 days, working alternate weekends
If you are an experienced Store Manager looking for a role that offers autonomy and new challenge away from the Norm and want to be part of this exciting project, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Experience:
Retail management: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
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